Company Description

Be part of the journey!

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.

Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day. Our dedication has earned us the title of the worlds best leisure airline multiple times, and we’re just getting started.

Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. Youll also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.

Job Description

The incumbents will be responsible for the processing of luggage, both at the departures and arrivals levels.

• The ramp agent prepares, loads and unloads luggage from the aircrafts.
• The ramp agent marshals aircraft from and to their parking area for departures and arrivals.
• They operateand positionvarious airside equipment and vehicles in order to provide the necessary services to arriving and departing aircraft.
• Conform to the legal rules pertinent to the airport industry, Health and Safety at work as well as all the other company’s policies and work procedures.
• Be able to react properly in case of emergency and apply the measures to be taken.
• All other tasks necessary for the good operation of the Ramp Service Department.

Additional Information

*A good command of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with other languages.

Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications, whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process.

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (DES) or equivalent experience;
• Minimum 2 years experience in an airport environment;
• Class 5 driver's license;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a RAIC yellow card before the first day of training and a red card before 6 months;
• Must obtain a DA ramp permit within the first 3 months of employment;
• Complete and pass the initial training for the position of ramp agent;
• Pass a medical exam required by Air Transat, as well as applicable security checks, including criminal record;
• Available and flexible to work a variety of schedules (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays);
• Able to lift heavy objects;
• Able to bend frequently, push/pull, stack and kneel in small confined spaces;
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous materials identification labels, aircraft loading manifests and baggage and cargo routing labels;
• Ability to work in different climatic conditions;
• Enjoy working as part of a team;
• Oral and written fluency in French and English * A good command of French is required.